A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4246402 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4248374 epoch_slot_no: 14774 block_no: 4246225 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1951 time: 2020-06-03 07:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa04ba4ffb4e278fccf47aa0458a15c30dd495bcbec6a75c3013d1aa6c65bb42aBlock Operator
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